Chris Hughes brother defends his relationship with JoJo Siwa after fans slam him over ‘inappropriate’ comment towards her

Chris Hughes' brother has spoken out about the reality TV star's 'bond' with JoJo Siwa, explaining why the two get along so well.

Viewers of this year's Celebrity Big Brother have been left more and more confused as the show goes on, as they try to work out what on Earth is going on between Love Island alumni Chris Hughes, and influencer JoJo Siwa.

The pair have grown very close in the house, and have been seen in bed together, giving each other massages, and writing secret notes on one another's hands.

But while viewers remain puzzled by their questionable relationship, JoJo, 21, has been very open about having a partner back home in the US.

Kath Ebbs, 27, even spoke out in their girlfriend's defence when ex-housemate Mickey Rourke was homophobic towards the star.

Mickey has since been removed from the CBB house after he made further inappropriate sexual comments towards TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise.

But since Chris, 32, and JoJo's connection has further blossomed on screen, Kath has been silent about her partner's behaviour on the show.

The former Love Island star's brother, Ben, has since spoken out on the show's spin-off, Late and Live, to explain the close bond between Chris and JoJo.

He noted that his brother and JoJo simply have the 'same energy' and that there is nothing more to it.

JoJo, 21, and Chris, 32, have been getting close on the show (ITV)

Speaking to co-host AJ Odudu, he said: "I believe the friendship between Chris and JoJo is based on the fact they have similar energy and have obviously bonded really well as a friendship.

"I think JoJo confided a few of her secrets in Chris because she can see what kind of person he is and he's literally like this outside of the house as well."

Ben went onto admit that JoJo isn't the only person Chris has such a unique relationship with.

"He's got loads of friendships like that," he added.

The older brother even admitted that his partner, Olivia, gives Chris back scratches.

Chris' brother admitted that even his partner gives the reality star back scratches (ITV)

Turning to the live audience, he questioned: "Is that weird?"

Another huge talking point of the show is Chris' relationship with fellow housemate Ella Rae Wise.

It was predicted by Chris' ex-girlfriend, Olivia Atwood, before the show began that the pair may hit it off in the house. But quite the opposite has played out, as Ella admitted that both JoJo and Chris kind of get on her nerves.

Ben noted: "I don't think Ella has got the same energy as Chris or JoJo and that's where the break is."